Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Metro Detroit will be conducting a number of programs during Ramadhan that also observe Independence Day.
Source/Credit: Rochester - Rochester Hills Patch
By By Beth Dalbey | June 23, 2015
Some of the community outreach activities will be held at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center in Rochester Hills.
Muslims in metro Detroit plan to combine observances of the Holy Month of Ramadhan with Independence day with ongoing food and household item drives of the nonprofit HAVEN of Oakland County advocacy group for domestic abuse survivors.
Ramadhan is a spiritual month for more than a billion Muslims around the world, who are encouraged to show appreciation and remembrance to their Lord and offer sacrifices for the good of mankind, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Metro Detroit said in a statement.
The programs include:
June 24: Metro Detroit Ahmadi Muslims will take part in the Rochester Hills “Festival of the Hills” Fireworks and Fair Celebration at Borden Park from 6-9 p.m. A booth titled “Muslims for Loyalty” will be set up at the park and free balloons and American flags will be handed out along with literature showing that Ahmadi Muslims believe in being patriotic and loyal Americans.
June 27: The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Metro Detroit will host an Open House Dinner for the public from 8-10 p.m. at its Rochester Hills Mosque, 1730 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI. The event will provide an opportunity for all in the greater Rochester area, as well as neighboring cities and towns to come together and enjoy food and friendship. Among those expected to participate are government and community leaders, faith leaders and citizens.
July 4: A flag-hoisting ceremony will be conducted at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center, 1730 W. Auburn Rd. Rochester Hills, at a time to be determined. All are welcome to come and participate to show respect for our nation and our flag.
July 4: Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Metro Detroit will march in the Clawson Fourth of July Parade beginning at 9 a.m. Members will be wearing T-shirts and holding banners that say Muslims for Loyalty, Love for All Hatred for None, and Stop the CrISIS. The objective is to show the public that American Ahmadi Muslims are patriotic Americans who follow the teachings of Muhammad who once said, “Love for one’s nation is a part of faith.”
July 18: The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Metro Detroit will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan at 11 a.m. at their Rochester Hills Mosque, 1730 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills. The celebration will include a sermon, prayers, and lunch marking the end of a month of fasting for Muslims. Open to the public, all in the metro Detroit area are welcome to come and observe how the ending of Ramadhan is celebrated by Muslims all over the world.
July 19: Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Metro Detroit will donate canned food items and household items to HAVEN Women’s Shelter of Oakland County that have been collected by membership throughout the month of Ramadhan.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a reformist, fast-growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans more than 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is among the first American-Muslim organizations. Learn more here.
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